KLIA ... The Big Brands... another success stories of Malaysian !!

Last year , KLIA was the 27th busiest airport globally , recording 39 million passengers arrivals , according to Airport Council International ( ACI ) data . Experts believe it should go up a few notches over the next two years and should be in the top 20 by 2020 . But it would be hard to beat the growth Soekarno Hatta records as last year, 57 millions passengers passed through the airport in Jakarta , beating Changi which chalked up 51 million znd Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi 53 million

A decade ago , both Jakarta and KLIA was not even on the ACI charts . All this indicates the growth is in KLIA and Soekarno Hatta and Malaysia's vibrant economy led by the economic transformation programme is also seeing a lot more foreign investors coming and setting shop in the country.

With more investments , the expatriate community will also increase and it also induces tourism activities , just this week Germany's BASF and Petronas Chemicals Bhd say they will invest US$500 mill ( RM1.5 bil ) to expand their operations at Gebeng , Kuantan to manufacture products for the global flavour and fragrance industry,

All this bodes well for Malaysia , which is moving in the right direction . If the European carriers want a slice of this market , they need to be in Asia and Malaysia stands to benefit from that . For a start , Air France will begin with three weekly flights in Malaysia  , next will br Turkish Airlines , follow by Phillippine Airlines .... and the sentiment is not lost on British Airways which is rumoured to be returning to KLIA before 2015 .

My Kuala Lumpur .... a sneak preview

This month , I been travelling twice to KL . 1st time for the engagement with our client which been held at the newest Grand Hyatt Hotel next to  the KLCC  and just infront of Impiana and Spa Hotel . During this trip , I stayed at that Impiana and Spa  Hotel .

For the 2nd trip , I have a meeting at my HQ where I stayed at Premiera Hotel . This hotel situated just next to our HQ building and  I was accompanied with my second son .



The 1st trip :

Impiana and Spa Hotel KLCC :
One of the most strategically located hotel at KL city centre , near the famous KLCC , Suria KLCC , Pavillion , Aquaria , Petrosains and many others attraction . Recommended for those like to stay at city center and walking distant to KLCC and  Bukit Bintang areas also known as Bukit Bintang-Kuala Lumpur City Centre ( BBKLCC ) shopping district  ... the most happenings area for tourists in Kuala Lumpur .

the view of the hotel compound

the hotel landmark

Impiana and SPA hotel

free shuttle service information

hotel lobby ... open spacious concept

my comfortable bedroom

view of KLCC during nights

view of KLCC during early morning

Pavillion Shopping Complex :
One of the famous , the trendiest and the biggest shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur . Recommended for those opt for branded things and up to date design . Its also known as the city"s haute couture shopping Mecca . Keeping the city's fashionistas looking put-together , this KL staple is truly extravagant - its 1.37 million sq ft of white mable is a combination of indoor and outdoor shopping venues that would take an entire day to explore .  Its also houses over 450 snazzy stores , along with hip dining outlets , big -box retailers and entertainment centres that include a giant cineplex and karaoke lounge .

view of the Pavillion from the sky bridge

the Pavillion

concourse level ... the Grand Prix Petronas car exhibitions

view inside Pavillion

outside view ... new MRT construction projects

another view ... unique design building

upper most level ... dedicated for the  Japanese streets

The 2nd trip :
Premiera Hotel :
I already review this hotel during my previous entry . Its going to be my favourite hotel during my stayed for the business trip and meeting at our HQ in KL  Check in counter at level 25 or they call it as check in at the sky . Actually this hotel also under the management of the Impiana chains hotel .... same with the Impiana and Spa Hotel KLCC  and Impiana Cherating Resort .

my comfortable room

TV table

me ..............

twin single bedroom

an Ipad and hotel brochure

view from my room ... morning

view from my room .... sunset

Medan Mara , Busana Building and SOGO KL :
Offer many eating places and affordable shopping arcade . SOGO KL is prominent largest department store situated over here . It boasts leading fashion brands to soothe the most discerning shopper's heart especially from east coast states ie Terengganu , Kelantan and Pahang .

son

me again .....

special pose ......son with Justin Bieber at SOGO KL 

view at night ... you can see beautiful KLCC view  from here

DrCAFE COFFEE @ Busana building :
The best coffee cafe at this building , located at the ground floor . Love the coffee !!.

"really enjoyed accompany my father in KL ...."

Laguna Ikan Bakar Restaurant.....

Latest : 2016 - this restaurant already been  relocated to Geliga , Kuala Kemaman . Terengganu



Today I would like to add my favourite restaurant as part of my album of life blog .. to share with my other bloggers and readers .  Laguna Ikan Bakar is the first restaurant that I want to blog as my first entry .

This restaurant served mainly on the seafoods such as fish , squids , crabs and lobster . The other menus are tom yam , nasi goreng , mee goreng and others ....What we like most regarding this restaurant , the way they cooked the foods , very tastefully and nice presentation , plus the seafoods are fresh . Another point , the restaurant is beautifully decorated and cleans which  make it more appealling to the visitors . At this moment they was given B grade interm of cleanliness but with a little bit more effort they can be easily transformed to A grade .

For info , actually my second son used to works here for part time as the kitchen helper while waiting for his SPM result . The best experiences that he got , at least he can learn how to cook , meeting people , confidence  and be more independent .

Location , at batu 1 , Jalan Air putih , Cukai , Kemaman . Opens from 4 pm to 12 pm daily .

Do drop by when you are in Chukai , Kemaman  and  enjoyed the foods ...............Some people say it is a little bit pricy but the choice is yours ... they provide the menu with a pricelist , go through and be free to ask the waiter the expected price of the seafoods ... for me it is still worth it compared to other big seafoods restaurant ............ENJOY YOUR DINNER !

the restaurant

the interior design of the restaurant

the table layout

love the deco ideas

customer choose the seafoods

the way they displayed the seafoods

our foods

our drinks ... water melon juice

the foods .. tom yam , sweet sour fish

My family ....enjoyed the dinner

the payment counter

Annual sport day ... SRI AlAmin

Today is the annual sport day for my youngest son's school , Sekolah Rendah Islam Al Amin , Kemaman . As a summary ," blue house" also known as "Sallahuddin Al Ayubi house" was awarded as the champion . My son and his friends are very happy since they belong to this house . By the way , my son took part in " Bowling padang "

Congratulation to my son and those involved in this event !!

Annual sport event ... 17th

the marching team

center ... my youngest son

among with friends

the "display" ... the acting

walking towards his event....

start the game ... Bowling padang

other reply

really enjoyed the games

final ... closing event

final photo shot with friends  ... son ...what are you eating ?

the champion with the trophy... CONGRATULATION !!!!